I didn't mean to be away so long, I don't know where the time went. No - this isn't going to be another account of how busy I am, far from it. A reader of my last post commented that, though I am very busy, I have a lot to be thankful for. She is absolutely right, I do. Yesterday, I came across a piece of advice in a similar vein: "Stop focusing on how stressed you are and remember how blessed you are."
These are some of the things I have been thankful for since my last post...
๐My loving, spanky, husband's bone-melting stress relief.
๐Fun with my younger daughter on her visit home from a million miles away.
There should have been a silly Snapchat photo of me disguised as a demented rabbit here but the minx put it up on Facebook, so you'll just have to imagine that one.
๐A bonfire party with friends to celebrate Guy Fawkes not blowing up the Houses of Parliament on November 5th 1605.
๐My mother had an extra scan that showed no change in her condition, a great relief.
๐I am up to date with our company's accounts and the VAT return balanced first time.
๐A bit of a splurge on new clothes.
๐Sunday afternoon dates.
๐Last weekend in Poldark country with our elder daughter and her partner.
No sign of this chap, sadly.
๐And did I mention my loving, spanky man?
Yes, another reset but I count it among my blessings; there's nothing like it for restoring my equilibrium and setting my world to rights.
๐I couldn't end this post without being thankful for my Blogland friends. Thanks for the emails and sorry for the lack of comments lately. Normal service will be resumed shortly.
Rosie,
ReplyDeleteYour posts are just so sweet and entertaining. I owe you an email and will write soon.
I will come one day and we can serch for Poldark together............... if only in our dreams.
Meredith
Meredith, what lovely dreams they would be.... I am missing my Sunday night fix already but the shooting of the third series is well underway.
DeleteRosie xx
Aw Rosie, nice post, nice things in it. I am not a great fan of Poldark though, I will leave you and Meredith to it there
ReplyDeletelove Jan, xx
Hi Jan, yes, they were all things to be very thankful for, for sure. I lost interest in the 70s version of Poldark after a few episodes but Aidan Turner is mesmerising in the role of Ross; those smouldering looks...
DeleteRosie xx
I love seeing your name pop up these days. Resets are wonderful and amazing. So glad you got one. Hope we'll be hearing more from you.
ReplyDeleteThanks PK. Resets work wonders but I've given up trying to work out why. I hope to be around more now that things are settling down a bit.
DeleteRosie xx
What a wonderful list....we should all try to concentrate on out blessings.
ReplyDeletehugs abby
Hi Abby, life would be less stressful if we counted our blessings more often but it can be hard to do in the moment. Have a great time with the grands.
DeleteRosie xx
What a lovely post, Rosie...very happy you have so many positive things happening in your life.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings...Cat
Thanks, Cat. When it comes to it, I have little to complain about really.
DeleteRosie xx
Great idea! To just write a simple post of what you are thankful for. Each item sounds special.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the way your man "schedules" your stress relief! I am green with envy. Mmmm....would love to get an email like that at work!
You were missed, dear Rosie. Glad you will have a bit more time. At least until the holidays get crazy.
Love,
Ella
Ella, I love the scheduling too! I get a real frisson when that kind of text pings through. I never did manage to catch up blogs completely so I'm glad to have a bit more time for reading now. Holidays?? La, la, la,la, can't hear you!
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Rosie xx
What a lovely post Rosie and so much to be thankful for indeed. Your reset appointments are fabulous. Nice how Harry sends you a reminder.
ReplyDeleteNot sure if I owe you an email, most likely I do.
Hugs Lindy
Hi Lindy, Harry is kind with his reminders isn't he? He likes to be sure I'm ready and waiting for him when he gets home.
DeleteHugs back at you,
Rosie xx
Hi Rosie, this is my first visit here, but I have seen your lovely comments around the land, thank you for visiting me :)
ReplyDeleteLove this, what a wonderful list.
Hugs
Roz
Hello Roz, thanks for stopping by. I hope things are calming down after the earthquake, so glad you and Rick weren't badly affected.
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Rosie xx
Rosie such a lovely post. You were missed. A wonderful list. Happy for you.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Ronnie
xx
Thanks, Ronnie. I'm glad to have a bit more time, I miss hearing about my Blogland friends' adventures.
DeleteRosie xx
Hi, Rosie,
ReplyDeleteThat was such a sweet post! It truly shows where your heart is and how blessed you feel!
--Baker
Hi Baker, thanks for stopping by. I'm glad to see you're settling in well over at your place. No more hesitation in pushing the orange button!
DeleteRosie xx
I would welcome those kinds of appointment reminders. Lovely
ReplyDeleteHello Leigh. I know, I'm lucky in so many ways. Harry is the one blessing I can always count on.
DeleteRosie xx